Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik felicitating freedom-fighters in Bhubaneswar, Tuesday
Press Trust of india
Bhubaneswar, Jan 2: Indian freedom movement based on the principle of nonviolence virtually changed the fundamentals of struggle across the globe, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said Tuesday.
Patnaik was addressing the 31st Freedom Fighters Mahotsav held here. ‘‘The Indian Freedom Movement virtually changed the fundamental principles of struggle against oppression and tyranny . It empowered people all over the globe and inspired to use no-violence as a potent weapon to fight against oppressive regimes,’’ he said.
The Mahotsav was held on the occasion of the death anniversary of veteran freedom fighter and former chief minister Harekrushna Mahatab. While appreciating the noble sacrifices made by freedom fighters, Patnaik said: ‘‘I express my deep gratitude to the
freedom fighters for their struggle and sacrifices to secure the country’s in
dependence.”Patnaik also inaugurated a photo exhibition on the life history of
Mahatab. Finance Minister SB Behera, Bhubaneswar MP Prasanna Kumar
Patasani, Cuttack MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, MLA Debi Prasad Mishra, senior BJP leader Biswa Bhusan Harichandan and senior Congress leader Suresh Kumar Routray attended the Mahotsav. Patnaik had earlier paid floral tributes at Mahatab’s statue on Legislative Assembly premises. Freedom fighters from across the state attended the Mahotsav.
